jihad

An individual’s striving for spiritual self-perfection.

A Muslim holy war or spiritual struggle for the propagation or defense of Islam.

A campaign against perceived foes, especially such a campaign regarded as fanatical or immoderate.

A general religious war of Mussulmans against Christians or other unbelievers in Islam, inculcated in the Koran and Traditions as a duty.

A religious war against infidels or Mohammedan heretics; also, any bitter war or crusade for a principle or belief.

A holy war undertaken by Muslims.

An aggressive campaign for an idea.

a personal spiritual struggle for self-improvement and against evil

a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal

a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels